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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.14, 237.49 and 102.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.14, 237.49 and 102.14 is: 140.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.14 : 237.49 = 102.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.14/237.49 = 102.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.14x = 237.49 × 102.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.14x = 24,257.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,257.23/172.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.92

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